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- Updated Oct 2026
Alabama Electrician Continuing Education: Hours, Deadline and Approved Courses
Alabama electrical contractors need 14 hours of CE every two years and renew their license every year before the last day of the quarter it was issued in, while journeymen don’t need CE.
Last updated October 28, 2026 from Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors requirements
Hours per cycle
14 hrs
Every two years; 2027 is a CE year
Cycle
2 years
CE is due every two years; the license renews every year
Deadline
End of your quarter
Licenses expire each year on the last day of the quarter they were issued in
Online allowed?
Not stated
Confirm with the board before you enroll
Who needs CE
Who needs continuing education for an Alabama electrician license?
Alabama electrical contractors need 14 hours of CE every two years to renew. Journeyman electricians don’t need CE. Renewal is handled by the state through the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors, and every license renews annually.
CE applies to
- Electrical Contractors
- Electrical Administrators
Exemptions
- Journeyman electricians are not required to complete CE
- Contractors renewing for the first renewal year after they got their initial license
Alabama electrician CE at a glance
Alabama electrical contractor renewal, one box
| Renewed with | Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors |
| CE required? | Yes for electrical contractors; no for journeymen |
| Hours per cycle | 14 hrs |
| Cycle | 2 years (license renews every year) |
| Required topics | None set; courses must fit the board’s approved content areas |
| Online allowed? | Not stated |
| Deadline | Every year, before the last day of the quarter your license was issued in |
| Who reports | Your CE provider |
| Carryover | Up to 7 hrs a year |
| Grace period | None; the license expires at 11:59 pm on the expiration date |
| Renewal fee | $150 contractor ($35 journeyman) |
| Last updated | October 28, 2026 |
Hours
How many CE hours does an Alabama electrician license need?
Electrical contractors need 14 hours of board-approved CE every two years. The board doesn’t require a specific topic; courses must fit its approved content areas. Up to 7 extra hours can roll over each year.
| Class | Total | Required topics | Electives | Delivery limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Contractor / Electrical Administrator | 14 hrs every 2 years | None set | Technology and industry applications, specialty areas, wiring techniques, system controls and safety, administration and management, electrical practice | Courses at least 2 hours; credit in 2-hour increments |
| Journeyman Electrician | None | Not required | Not required | Not required |
Up to 7 hours can roll over each year. You can’t repeat a course for credit in the same earning period.
Deadline
When is the Alabama electrician license renewal deadline?
Alabama electrical contractor licenses renew every year and expire on the last day of the calendar quarter they were issued in. CE is due every two years, and the board says 2027 is a CE year. Send proof of your 14 hours before your expiration quarter begins.
| Deadline rule | Every year, before the last day of the calendar quarter your license was issued in |
| Cycle | License: 1 year. CE: 14 hours every 2 years (2027 is a CE year) |
| Grace period | None. A license not renewed by 11:59 pm on the expiration date is expired |
| Late penalty | An expired contractor license must be restored: $50 per year restoration fee plus all accrued renewal fees |
| CE completion deadline | Proof of CE due to the board before the quarter in which your license expires |
Steps
How to renew an Alabama electrician license, step by step
- Take approved CEBefore your deadline
Complete 14 hours of CE from a board-approved provider in a CE year. The board says 2027 is a CE year. - Get your certificateSame day
Save the certificate of completion your provider gives you when you finish. - Confirm it’s reportedBefore you renew
Your course provider must report your completed CE to the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors. Check that it’s on file before you renew. - Pay the renewal fee$150 fee
Renew with the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors before your expiration date. The fee is $150 for contractors and $35 for journeymen. - Check your license statusAfter renewal
Confirm with the board that your license shows a new expiration date.
Providers
Approved Alabama electrician license CE providers
We haven’t compared CE providers for this license yet. Use the board’s approved provider list to confirm a course counts before you pay. Your provider must report your completed CE to the board.
Approval
How to check an Alabama electrician CE course is approved
Your CE must come from a provider the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors has approved and given a provider ID. Acceptable content covers technology and industry applications, specialty areas, wiring techniques, system controls and safety, administration and management, and electrical practice.
- Confirm the course is approved by the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors before you pay.
- Check that it fits one of the board’s approved content areas.
- Make sure your total reaches 14 hours, counting any rolled-over hours.
Reporting
How Alabama electrician CE is reported, and what happens in an audit
Your course provider reports your hours: approved providers must send the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors electronic records of the hours they award. Proof of your CE is due before the quarter your license expires in.
- Keep your certificate of completion for every course.
- Check that your hours are on file with the board before you renew.
- Providers must keep their records for at least three years.
- Track any extra hours, since up to 7 can roll over each year.
Cost
How much does Alabama electrician license renewal cost?
| Item | Fee | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| License renewal fee | $150 contractor ($35 journeyman) | Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors |
| Restoration (expired contractor license) | $50 per year, plus all accrued renewal fees | Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors |
| Inactive certificate | $75 contractor ($15 journeyman) | Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors |
| CE courses (14 hours) | Varies by provider | CE provider |
Fees from the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors fee rule (303-X-3-.10, effective 2026), checked October 2026. Renewal and inactive fees are due every year.
Late or lapsed
Late, expired or inactive Alabama electrician license
There’s no grace period. A license that isn’t renewed by 11:59 pm on its expiration date is expired, and an expired contractor license has to be restored.
Grace period
None. Your license is expired the moment the expiration date passes.
Restoration
Within 5 years of expiring, apply, pay the restoration fee and all accrued renewal fees, and complete all missed CE, which can be as much as 35 hours.
After 5 years
A contractor license not restored within 5 years can’t be renewed; you must pass the exam again and apply as a new applicant.
Inactive status
You can elect an inactive certificate ($75 contractor, $15 journeyman). Inactive contractors can’t buy local licenses or permits.
Who controls
Who controls Alabama electrician license renewal?
Renewal authority
Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors
100 N. Union Street, Suite 132, Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: 334-679-1020
Responsibilities
- Issues and renews Alabama electrical contractor and journeyman licenses
- Approves CE providers, courses and instructors
- Receives CE completion records from providers
Getting licensed
Getting an Alabama electrician license
Need the license first? Our Alabama guide covers who needs a license, the classes, exams, fees and the steps to apply.
FAQ
Alabama electrician license CE FAQs
How many CE hours does an Alabama electrical contractor need?
14 hours every two years from a board-approved provider. The board says 2027 is a CE year.
Do journeyman electricians need CE in Alabama?
No. Journeyman electricians are not required to complete CE.
When is the deadline?
Licenses renew every year before the last day of the calendar quarter they were issued in. Proof of CE is due before that quarter begins.
Do hours carry over?
Yes. Up to 7 hours can roll over each year.
Who reports my hours?
Your course provider must report your completed CE to the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors.
Can I take CE online?
The board’s rules don’t say. Confirm with the board that a course counts before you enroll.
Is CE required for my first renewal?
No. You don’t need the 14 hours for the first renewal year after you got your initial license.
What happens if I miss the deadline?
Your license expires right away. You can restore a contractor license within 5 years by paying a $50 per year restoration fee, all accrued renewal fees and completing all missed CE.
Sources
Official sources for Alabama electrician CE rules
- Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors, license renewal
- Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors, continuing education requirements
- NFPA 70, National Electrical Code
- Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors
- Ala. Admin. Code 303-X-4, Continuing Education
- Ala. Admin. Code 303-X-3, Licensing and Fees
- Code of Alabama 34-36-1 et seq.
- 2027 Continuing Education notice
Last updated October 28, 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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